His wife had appealed to BCCI for financial support and the latter issued Rs 5 lakh for Martin's treatment. The cricket community has come forward to help their collegue at his time of crisis. The latest cricketer to come forward to Martin's aid is none other than India allrounder Krunal Pandya.

Sourav got in touch with this Reporter on seeing the Martin-related report in Sunday's edition of The Telegraph.

Former Baroda Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Patel was among the first to help the family. Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly helped the family with a bank transfer into Martin's account. When asked about the Martin, Ganguly said, "Martin and I have been teammates and I remember him as a quiet, introvert-type of person". However, Martin totalled over 9,000 First-Class runs at a very good average of 46.65. The board promptly sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for his treatment.

"While praying for Martin's speedy recovery, I'd like his family to know that they don't stand alone".

Patel also received assurance of help from Team India head coach Ravi Shastri, who is now in New Zealand for the upcoming series. "From Irfan and Yusuf Pathan to Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra, many India players too have promised help".

The Delhi High Court had rejected his anticipatory bail but later permitted it, following which, Martin had started to coach the Vadodara Ranji Cricket Team.

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